Accounts Payable Accountant - Northbound Executive Search : Job Details

Accounts Payable Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Manage Concur expense activity on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis; act as the primary Concur liaison for administrative teams
• Review and validate expense coding in Concur against the general ledger; upload data to Workday
• Analyze Concur data before upload to identify discrepancies related to project codes, portfolios, receivables, or entity-specific P&Ls; allocate non-deductible expenses as needed
• Oversee electronic filing of Concur reports to ensure receipt and approval compliance for audit readiness
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox; validate, code, and process vendor invoices in alignment with internal policies
• Generate and execute electronic payments; apply disbursements to clear vendor balances
• Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and error corrections
• Manage preparation and submission of 1099s for all entities; support quarterly CRT and NY Sales Tax filings
• Review and onboard new vendors, ensuring all required documentation is collected; conduct banking callbacks and appropriate tax classification setup
• Research and resolve payment-related inquiries and vendor issues, escalating when necessary
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Provide audit support; maintain accurate electronic records and adhere to document retention protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a similar function
• Mandatory: Proficiency with Concur Expense and Workday Financials
• Strong knowledge of debits/credits, chart of accounts, intercompany accounting, and GL structure
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables and formulas)
• Familiarity with electronic payment systems and online banking portals
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach